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Direct Departure from Izmir: Grand Triple Benelux & France & Germany 7 Nights - SunExpress, Departing December 26 (New Year's Special)
Day 1: Izmir – Düsseldorf – Amsterdam
Meeting at the SunExpress Airlines counter in front of the Izmir Adnan Menderes Airport International Departures Terminal 3 hours before departure. After baggage, ticket and passport procedures, we depart for Düsseldorf on SunExpress Airlines flight XQ958 at 11:40. Upon arrival at 13:15 local time, we proceed to Amsterdam with our vehicle waiting in the area. With our arrival, our Amsterdam city tour begins. During our city tour in Amsterdam, Dam Square, Central Station, National Monument, Royal Palace, Flower Market, and Red Light (Red Light District) are among the places to be visited. After our tour, transfer to our hotel. Overnight in Amsterdam or its surroundings.
Day 2: Amsterdam – Zaanse Schans – Marken – Volendam – Giethoorn – Amsterdam
After the breakfast we will have at the hotel, guests who wish can join an additional tour to the Majestic Fairy Tale Villages and Water Canals (Zaanse Schans & Marken & Volendam & Giethoorn Hobbit Village) for 110 Euro. Our tour begins in Zaanse Schans town. Zaanse Schans, one of Holland's hidden gem towns, is a famous Dutch town with its history dating back to the 17th century, featuring old historic windmills that are still operational today and untouched nature. With its historic windmills and wooden houses, you will feel as if you are walking through an open-air museum in Zaanse Schans, a place in Holland where you won't find anything similar in the world. The second stop on our tour is Marken. After exploring this wonderful island, which was once an island but later connected to the mainland by filling in the water between it and the land, we head to Volendam. Volendam is a place that immediately captivates visitors with its harbor, characteristic Dutch houses, and people wearing traditional costumes. After spending a pleasant time in this town where you can taste delicious seafood and cheeses and buy affordable souvenirs, our final stop is Giethoorn, the Hobbit Village. Recognized as one of the most beautiful places in the world, Giethoorn is one of Europe's most fairy-tale-like locations. Gaining popularity after the filming of the movie "Fanfare" in 1958, Giethoorn has continued to grow in fame ever since and welcomes over 800,000 tourists annually. After the tour, transfer back to our hotel. Overnight stay in Amsterdam or its surroundings.
Day 3: Amsterdam – Bruges – Ghent – Brussels
After the breakfast we will have at the hotel, we head to Brussels. On the way, guests who wish can join the extra Gorkemli Cities Brugge & Gent tour (90 Euro). Our first stop is the magnificent city of Brugge, famous for its stunning beauty. Today, Brugge is one of the most visited cities in Europe and was placed under UNESCO protection in 1991. With its medieval architecture, waterways, narrow streets, bridges, historical buildings, and squares, it has become the jewel of Europe. After visiting this beautiful city, we proceed to Ghent, another city where time seems to stand still. Founded at the confluence of the Scheldt and Lys rivers, Ghent boasts a history of 1400 years and was one of the largest and wealthiest cities of the Middle Ages. Famous for its medieval monuments and university, after our tour here, we head back to Brussels. As one of the most notable stops on Benelux tours, Brussels stands out for its versatility. Thanks to its cosmopolitan character, the city offers many opportunities for travelers, and we will visit its valuable landmarks. Upon arrival, places to see include the Royal Palace, Chinese and Japanese Houses, Brussels Cathedral, the Grand Place, the Stock Exchange Building, the Atomium Monument, and the Manneken Pis statue. After the tour, we transfer to our hotel and have free time. Overnight stay in Brussels or its surroundings.
Day 4: Brussels – Paris
After the breakfast we will have at the hotel, we head to Paris, one of the world's most romantic cities. Upon our arrival in Paris, the places we will visit include Charles de Gaulle and the Arc de Triomphe, Champs Elysees, the Louvre Museum and its Pyramid, Place de l'Etoile, the Grand Palais and Petit Palais exhibition halls, Place de la Concorde and the Obelisk, the French Parliament building, the 3rd Alexandre Bridge, the Seine River, Napoleon's Tomb, and the Eiffel Tower. After our tour, we transfer to our hotel and have free time. In the evening, guests who wish can optionally join the spectacular "Paris Under the Lights" tour (35 Euro). The city of Paris is beautiful both by day and by night. On this tour, you will have the opportunity to see Champs Elysees, Place de la Concorde, the Louvre Museum, and many more boulevards, buildings, and squares illuminated under the lights. After the tour, we transfer back to our hotel. Overnight in Paris or its surroundings.
Day 5: Paris
After the breakfast provided at the hotel, guests who wish may join an additional tour titled Grand Paris Masterpieces & Seine River Cruise (Eiffel Tower & Seine River Cruise & Montmartre Artists' Hill & Sacre Coeur Basilica & Notre Dame Cathedral) for 110 Euro. Our first stop on this tour is the Eiffel Tower, the city's iconic landmark visited by millions of tourists every year. You will have the chance to ascend to the second floor of the Eiffel Tower and view Paris from above. Next, we embark on a boat cruise along the Seine River, which divides Paris into two parts. After viewing the historic monuments on both banks of the river during the cruise, we take the cable car up to Montmartre Hill, the highest point in Paris. On this hill, where important artists such as Pablo Picasso, Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec, Dalida, Vincent Van Gogh, and Jean Marais left their mark, the Sacre Coeur (Basilica of the Sacred Heart) will be our first sight. After viewing this structure up close, we pause at Place du Tertre, where you can shop and have your portrait painted, before visiting Notre Dame Cathedral, a symbol of French history and an indispensable part of Paris's skyline. Notre Dame Cathedral was built between 1137 and 1180 under the order of King Louis VII to showcase Paris's political, economic, and cultural power to the world. After seeing this magnificent structure, we take a short photo break. Then, we transfer back to our hotel. Overnight stay in Paris or its surroundings.
Day 6: Paris – Reims – Metz
After the breakfast we will have at the hotel, we set off for another beautiful city of France, Reims. Reims is the ancient capital of the Gallic people and its name comes from Remes from that period. With a history extending to the Roman Empire and its unique Gothic architecture, Reims is the most important and largest city in the Champagne region, which has witnessed the coronation ceremonies of many French kings. During this magnificent tour we will carry out in Reims, the places to be visited include Reims Cathedral, added to the UNESCO World Heritage List in 1991, The Palace of Tau, Saint Remi Basilica and La Porte de Mars. After our tour, we set off for Metz. Metz is a charming city located between Nancy and Luxembourg in the Lorraine region of France. Ranked 4th in the "Best European Destination" competition held in 2019, Metz is on the UNESCO World Heritage Tentative List with its historical, cultural and architectural features. After the tour we will do here, transfer to our hotel. Overnight in Metz or its surroundings
Day 7: Metz – Luxembourg
After the breakfast we will have at the hotel, we set off towards Luxembourg. Upon arrival, our city tour of Luxembourg begins. Notre Dame Cathedral, the Ducal Palace, the Town Hall, and Constitution Square are among the places to be visited. After our tour, guests who wish may join an additional tour titled "Magnificent History and Mosaics (Trier & Remich & Schengen)" for an extra fee (65 Euro). Our first stop on this tour will be Trier, founded by the Romans in 15 BC, which holds the title of Germany's oldest city. Located in the Moselle Wine Region, surrounded by low red sandstone hills covered with vineyards along the Moselle River, one of the tributaries of the Rhine, our city tour in Trier includes Porta Nigra, the largest Roman city gate standing north of the Alps; Roman ruins within the UNESCO World Heritage Site; St. Peter's Cathedral and the Church of Our Lady; the Constantine Basilica; and the birthplace of the revolutionary thinker Karl Marx, the father of scientific socialism. After our visit to Trier, we head to Remich, a town known as the most affordable shopping point during our tour. Due to Luxembourg's low-tax policies and its border location, you can purchase products such as chocolate, coffee, and alcoholic beverages very cheaply here. Finally, we visit Schengen, the point where the borders of Germany, France, and Luxembourg meet, where the agreement on free movement abolishing passport controls between European Union member states was signed. In this village, one of Europe's important wine regions, you will have the opportunity to taste local wines and see the monument and building where the Schengen Agreement was signed. After the tour, transfer back to our hotel. Overnight stay in Luxembourg or its surroundings.
Day 8: Luxembourg – Cologne – Düsseldorf – Izmir
After the morning breakfast at the hotel, we depart for Cologne. Cologne is one of Germany's most important centers for transportation, culture, science, art, and commerce. During our city tour here, the Gothic Cathedral, the Rhine River, and shopping streets are among the places to be visited. After our tour, in Düsseldorf, another major German city known for its culture, art, and industry, we will take a city tour where the rotating restaurant Rheinturm, Schloss Benrath (where many of Germany's most important thinkers were educated), the shopping street Königsallee, and the lush green Horfgarten are among the places to be visited. Following the tour, we transfer to Düsseldorf Airport. After baggage, ticket, and passport procedures, we depart from İzmir Airport via SunExpress Airlines flight XQ 989 at 18:10. Arrival at local time 23:25, concluding our tour.
Extra Tour Package: 410 Euro instead of 345 Euro
- Magnificent Fairy Tale Villages and Waterways (110 Euro) – Netherlands
- Magnificent Cities Bruges & Ghent (90 Euro) – Belgium
- Magnificent Paris Masterpieces & Seine River Boat (110 Euro) – France
- Magnificent Paris Under the Lights (35 Euro) – France
- Magnificent History and Mosaics (65 Euro) – Germany & Luxembourg
(Children aged 0 – 10 receive a 50% discount on the non-discounted price)
- A passport valid for at least 6 months covering the minimum tour duration is required for this tour.
- SUN BODRUM TRAVEL acts as an intermediary between the passenger and the airline, and is subject to the Hague Protocol of 28.09.1955.
- During registration, the name, date of birth, and passport number appearing in the passport must be entered into the system. Flight tickets are issued based on this information. Any flight ticket cancellations or changes resulting from incorrect information will be charged to the guests as no-show fees.
- The city where the plane lands may vary. SUN BODRUM TRAVEL cannot be held responsible for time changes made by airlines or any potential delays.
- In group tickets, airline rules apply; according to group ticket regulations, if the outbound flight is not used, the return flight also cannot be used.
- The general checked baggage allowance for flights departing from Turkey is 20kg. This weight may vary depending on the airline and the destination country. On domestic flights within the visited countries, this weight may drop to 15kg. Excess baggage weight/price rules are determined by the airlines and are not under the responsibility of SUN BODRUM TRAVEL.
- If there is insufficient number of participants for the package tour, the cancellation will be communicated to the consumer 20 days in advance.
- The tour route specified in the program is an example route, and changes may occur in the actual tour itinerary. City sightseeing tours may be conducted on the following day(s) depending on the arrival time in the city. The visits specified in the programs may be carried out on a different day(s) than specified due to any reason, at the guide's discretion.
- City sightseeing tours may be conducted on the following day(s) depending on the arrival time in the city. The visits specified in the programs may be carried out on a different day(s) than specified due to any reason, at the guide's discretion.
- Extra tours can only be conducted with a minimum participation of 20 people. If participation is lower, they may be conducted at the guide's discretion and, if necessary, with adjusted prices. SUN BODRUM TRAVEL cannot be held responsible if these visits or tours cannot be carried out.
- Extra tours along the route will take place only if at least 10 people from the group participate. Guests who do not wish to participate will be waited at the rest stop.
- Tours or visits that are not permitted by local authorities for any reason will not be conducted. SUN BODRUM TRAVEL cannot be held responsible if these tours or visits cannot be carried out.
- Entrance fees for museums and historical sites are not included in the prices.
- SUN BODRUM TRAVEL reserves the right to change hotel names, provided the star category remains the same.
- All hotel names etc. specified in the programs (and similar) are written as examples regarding star category and distance. This does not imply accommodation will be made at the named hotels.
- In triple rooms, additional bed arrangements apply; the third bed is smaller than a standard bed and/or is an extra foldable/collapsible bed.
- In cases where children under 18 years old (not considered adults) do not participate in the tour with one or both parents, it is mandatory for them to have the required consent letters with them during travel.
- In case of cancellation or changes, the "SUN BODRUM TRAVEL Sales Contract" applies.
What's Included
- Airline tickets for the Izmir – Düsseldorf – Izmir route with SunExpress Airlines
- Airport taxes
- Transfers between airport – hotel – airport and intercity transfers
- 7 Nights – 8 Days accommodation with breakfast at 3* hotels
- City tours of Amsterdam, Brussels, Paris, Luxembourg, Cologne, and Düsseldorf
- Professional Turkish guide service
Not Included
- Visa Fee,
- Exit Tax,
- Travel Health Insurance (15 Euro)
- Extra Tours, Museum and Archaeological Site Entrance Fees
- Tourist City Taxes + Guide and Driver Tips (100 Euro) – To be collected by your guide on the first day of the tour.
- Optional driver and guide tips